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- Fri Sep 15, 2017 4:50 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: ACB 2008 30' military model
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6994
Re: ACB 2008 30' military model
I bid on one of these a few years ago but the missing collars killed the deal for me. I don't remember the exact details but I think a few of these were used for an Unmanned Surface Vessel program. Anyhow I would contact Life Proof Boats. They are a Safe Boat spin-off and will make collars for any b...
- Tue May 17, 2016 5:47 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Aluminum/Stainless safe anti seize?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8758
Re: Aluminum/Stainless safe anti seize?
ACB was using a ton of a product called ECK (Electrolysis Corrosion Kontrol). I ended up with a box of it after the auction. You are more than welcome to some of it. I have Jars and Spray cans. http://www.vannay.com/index.php?m=4 http://us.ppgrefinish.com/getmedia/1BA0498B-3C7E-42BF-A227-018F829A9CF...
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:19 am
- Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
- Topic: New Dodge Commercial
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6105
Re: New Dodge Commercial
The boat is a Cutwater 30 sedan. It's a surprisingly light boat. 30'x10' with a single D6 weighs 10,200lbs dry.
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:07 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: raider 2484 question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9267
Re: raider 2484 question
Make sure to double clamp the hose connections that are below the waterline, add some heat shrink to the wiring connections, remove all of the screws and apply tefgel, then put some sacrificial anodes on it. Those were some of the issues the boat came with. I picked up a 2684 for a steal at the boat...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:03 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: sealing removable panels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3608
Re: sealing removable panels
I HATE Butyl tape. This sounds like a job for 4200. It's a slightly less serious version of 5200.
- Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:21 pm
- Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
- Topic: Maine Craigslist
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9046
Re: Maine Craigslist
For a boat that cost more than my house, the finish on the Hunt blows my mind every time I see it. The white $7 through hulls drive me nuts too. Come to think of it the dome lights are also pet peeve of mine.
- Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:49 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Sliding VS Hinged Doors
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8335
Re: Sliding VS Hinged Doors
I like the looks of a swinging door better, especially the all glass styles. The added visibility and light you get with a glass door is amazing except if you are trying to sleep. However if your hatches or fish holds cannot be accessed without closing the door then I would consider a slider. I have...
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 2:57 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: One, two, or emergency bilge pump?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16945
Re: One, two, or emergency bilge pump?
Definitely get at least two pumps with auto switches and make sure one of them is not a simple float switch. I have a Water Witch in my boat that has worked well so far. You will sleep much more soundly when you don't have to worry about your one lonely pump getting clogged with a piece spectra or s...
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:55 am
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: LED lights
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7599
Re: LED lights
Rigid all the way. I have one of their Dually D2 models on my tower and love it. They didn't have the SR-Q2 series at the time, but I probably would have went with that style if it was available last year. I would recommend the "diffused" lens for use on a smaller boat. I just installed a ...
- Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:42 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: What to do with new aluminium boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7811
Re: What to do with new aluminium boat
Is there room for a kicker with twins on that hull?
- Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:22 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Check out this boat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5277
Re: Check out this boat
That guy is definitely afraid of the dark.
- Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:18 pm
- Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
- Topic: 95 Armstrong; To expensive?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6590
Re: 95 Armstrong; To expensive?
I don't know anything about older Armstrongs, but I would much rather have a 15 year old commercial grade boat, than a brand new Hewes, Raider, North River, or any of the river boat builders for the same price.
- Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:31 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: LED lights
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2654
Re: LED lights
I have three of the 6 watt Imtra "Avalon" flush mount LEDs in the cabin ceiling and a 28 watt Rigid "Dually D2" 2600 lumen flood light for my rear deck. I just picked up 6 of the Rigid LED "A series" 400 lumen accent lights to mount under the gunnels but haven't install...
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:28 pm
- Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
- Topic: acb boat for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4851
Re: acb boat for sale
You could probably have the collar made out of aluminum for the same price. I saw Norvelle retro-fit a 21' zodiac with an aluminum tube setup that looked amazing for around 10k. I was trying to come up with a way to get around the collar situation but I'd probably end up with the worlds wettest/ugli...
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:23 pm
- Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
- Topic: acb boat for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4851
Re: acb boat for sale
Anyone here bidding on this boat? I just about bid until I realized the boat is designed to use an inflatable or foam collar. I was on the phone all morning with collar makers and it looks like 13-15k to have an inflatable collar made and almost double if you want to go with foam or an air foam comb...
- Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:13 am
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: New boat paint
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9040
Re: New boat paint
If it was mine, I would paint the cabin and leave the hull raw aluminum, then do a vinyl boot stripe from the sheerline down 1-2 feet to add some color. I would avoid painting or wrapping anywhere you would expect dock rash or fender wear.
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:17 am
- Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
- Topic: 22' Safe Boat, F250 $55K
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5196
Re: 22' Safe Boat, F250 $55K
Interesting boat. It looks like it was made by USIA.
- Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:11 pm
- Forum: Alloy Pictures
- Topic: This is strange!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8453
Re: This is strange!
Here are the details on that boat. I wonder what a 7.62×39 round would do to it.
http://www.zyvexmarine.com/news/2012/7/ ... first.html
http://www.zyvexmarine.com/news/2012/7/ ... first.html
- Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:21 pm
- Forum: Video links
- Topic: Cool WCVI fishing vid with a nice alloy boat
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9291
Re: Cool WCVI fishing vid with a nice alloy boat
I leave the fancy reels at home when I head to Canada and clamp my cheap mooching reels to my 10'6" rods. I don't have to worry about them getting stolen on the way up and I don't look like a "Rich American A-Hole" They last forever, hold a ton of line, are extremely simple, and offer...
- Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:29 pm
- Forum: Alloy Shop Talk
- Topic: Insulate a fish hold
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10517
Re: Insulate a fish hold
The cheapest solution would be to apply this or a similar insulation to the outside of the box. http://www.insulation4less.com/images/prodex_cross_l.jpg Cut to size, spray both surfaces with 3M “Super 77” adhesive, and stick it on. If that doesn't help, there are a couple of custom kill bag manufact...
- Sat May 26, 2012 5:15 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Safeboat's new contract
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2311
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:39 pm
- Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
- Topic: Armstrong monohull shorty..
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8221
Re: Armstrong monohull shorty..
You have to use the Vaseline to get around the engine box.
- Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:29 pm
- Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
- Topic: "SUPER FORT", aluminum camper boat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3219
Re: "SUPER FORT", aluminum camper boat
Grind of the back half of the fort and you would have a hell of a boat.
- Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:31 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Electronics Inventory
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6077
Re: Electronics Inventory
This is the PLB that I keep in my vest. http://www.rei.com/product/791972/mcmurdo-fast-find-210-personal-locator-beacon-with-gps They were on sale for $199 last week and can usually be found at that price if you keep your eye out. You can get the SOLAS approved Pains Wessex parachute flares for $28 ...
- Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:01 pm
- Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
- Topic: Electronics Inventory
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6077
Re: Electronics Inventory
I would consider upgrading at least a couple of your flares to the SOLAS models. The cheapo units that satisfy the coast guard regs are OK for the lake, but I wouldn't count on them to get much attention offshore. Now that you can get a nice PLB for just over $200 bucks, I wouldn't leave home withou...